Virginia’s 2026 win total opened at 7.5 following an 11-3 campaign in 2025 under fifth-year head coach Tony Elliott. The Cavaliers sit at 4-3 overall and 2-2 in the ACC after a 13-23 road loss at No. 24 SMU, with notable defensive injuries including cornerback Omillio Agard (season-ending ACL) and multiple starters at safety and receiver. Quarterback Beau Pribula has provided dual-threat production, supported by a deep running back room, while the team has dominated at home but lost both road contests by double digits. The remaining schedule features home games against Duke and North Carolina alongside road matchups at ranked Wake Forest and Virginia Tech, plus a visit from California, testing roster depth amid mounting injury concerns.